Embracing Magic: A Fantasy Photoshoot with Claire Koleske
When you get the chance to photograph an absolutely gorgeous woman in a replica Ever After dress and wings that she made herself, you jump at the opportunity! Your fantasy photoshoot can take any form you desire. Whether you envision yourself as a fairy-tale princess, a fierce warrior, or a mystical creature of the forest, the sky's the limit. Together, we'll brainstorm ideas, select the perfect location, and curate every detail to bring your fantasy to life. I'm here for all of it, let's design something epic together.
Crafting Your Perfect Senior Photo Experience: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you ready to capture your high school senior’s journey with breathtaking photos? I specialize in crafting fine art portraits that authentically capture the essence of this pivotal moment in their lives. Here's a simple guide to kickstart the process and give you a glimpse of what to expect:
Celebrating Identity with Empowerment Portraits
Discover the power of transformative photography. Learn how we personalize elements like wardrobe, location, and lighting to authentically capture each person's story. Explore the significance of investing in this process as an act of self-valuation and empowerment. Embrace the opportunity to celebrate your uniqueness and inner strength through empowering portraits that serve as a visual validation of your worth. Start your journey towards self-expression and empowerment today.
Unveiling the Magic: Witness the Creation of a Narrative Portrait
Go behind the scenes on a journey of empowerment and self-discovery as we showcase how Narrative Portraits are made. These portraits go beyond surface appearances, offering a profound opportunity to celebrate and honor each individual, embrace their unique qualities, and celebrate their inner worth.
Unlocking Your Wardrobe Dreams: Crafting the Perfect Photoshoot Ensemble
How to create your dream wardrobe for your photoshoot! Join us as we delve into the process of transforming your fashion aspirations into stunning reality. Learn how to set aside constraints to unleash your creativity. From historical inspirations to dream items, the possibilities are endless. Get ready to elevate your photoshoot experience with the perfect ensemble!
Storytelling With Food Photography
Seattle Food Photography: Storytelling with food photography. Explore the world of narrative food photography, where each dish weaves a tale. From stills to dynamic shots, discover how motion enhances culinary storytelling.
MV Skansonia Wedding - Laural and Josh
Unconventional couples steal my heart every time! When I receive an inquiry for an offbeat wedding, my curiosity spikes. I'm eager to uncover their unique plans.
People and Stories: Exploring My Why for Creating Narrative Portraits
Narrative portraits are a combination of my favorite things and my background in the fashion industry. Making things, fashion, styling, creative problem-solving, stories, and of course photography. Every Narrative portrait is different because each client is different. The beauty of the co-creative process is that the process will adapt to suit you. My role is to take the information you give me and transform it into something visual. This exploration and collaboration is an experience that goes beyond the traditional portrait. It's an opportunity to capture not just an image but a story, a moment, and a piece of art that reflects you.
Behind the Lens: The Importance of Taking Self-Portraits as a Portrait Photographer
As a narrative portrait photographer, my journey behind the lens has taught me valuable lessons about the art of capturing other people’s stories. Surprisingly, some of the most enlightening experiences have come from stepping in front of the camera and taking self-portraits.
Here's why I believe it's crucial for every portrait photographer to embrace self-portraiture:
Beyond Scenic Views: Choosing a Meaningful Location for Your Seattle Engagement Session
Seattle has so many gorgeous scenic spots for your engagement photos and I don’t want you to choose any of them. Here is a quick and easy guide to choosing the perfect location for your engagement session. choosing a location with emotional significance transforms your engagement session into a journey through the chapters of your love story.
Seattle Love: Top 10 Valentine's Day Ideas for 2024 with Your Significant Other, Family, or Besties
Discover unforgettable Valentine's Day ideas for 2024 in Seattle! Whether with your significant other, family, or besties, explore unique experiences like ice cream dates, hot tub boat cruises, custom photoshoots, and cozy staycations. From creative activities to local adventures, this guide ensures a heartwarming celebration filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories in the Emerald City.
Elevating Senior Portraits: A Ballard Highschool Senior Spotlight
What makes these senior portraits extraordinary? A narrative portrait tells the story of who they are at this moment in life. Their interests, hobbies, skills, what are they great at, and what lights them up. It captures their personality and what brings them joy.
More than a Headshot: Discovering the Art of Self-Expression through Portraiture
“As adults, we are so conditioned that paying for high-quality professional portraits is something we do to capture our kids, our wedding, a pregnancy…basically anything other than just us being our everyday empowered adult selves. Now that I’ve done this, I realize how special it is. I think about my kids having this image of me when I’m older, and of their kids seeing it someday and realizing grandma must have been an interesting person back in her day.”
Empowerment Portraits: Revealing Strength Through the Lens
In a world where images often shape our perceptions and identities, the power of visual storytelling is undeniable. Narrative portraits, a unique genre of portrait photography, go beyond mere aesthetics. They offer a profound opportunity to empower and reveal the strength, resilience, and inner beauty that resides within each of us.
Transforming Portrait Photography: A Narrative Portrait Behind the Scenes Video
Watch as we peel back the curtain and reveal a sneak peek at the artistic process behind crafting personalized, visually striking artworks.
Custom Artwork Creation: Featuring Fiber Artist and Bridal Designer Chrissy Wai-Ching
For Chrissy’s narrative portrait capturing both a sense of movement and the calm mastery that she embodies was important. Photographing her surrounded by her flowing hand-dyed silk seemed obvious to both of us.
The Importance of Location in Luxury Portrait Photography
Some stories are best told in the studio with a backdrop while others require a specific location to develop the narrative. Working together to create your portrait, we will focus on telling a story, your story.
Creating Fine Art Portraits: A Look at the Creative Process of a High-End Luxury Portrait Photographer
No matter what I am creating I have learned that my creative process is always the same and it is terrifying. But acknowledging that and knowing my process is half the battle. And like any good exposure therapy, it gets easier every time I do it.
Capturing Personality: How I Create a Portrait that Tells Your Story
I think of every portrait process as a co-creation. This is something we are going to do together. I will serve as a visual narrator for you, the protagonist. This story is about you, I’m here to capture it, and you are here to tell it.
6 Reasons a Rainy Day Photoshoot is a Great Idea!
Want photos outside but are worried that it might rain? We do live in Seattle after all. I’m actually a huge fan of a rainy day session. Weather can create some of the most stunning and interesting photos.